Allianz News

Singapore Blocks $1.7 Billion Allianz-Income Insurance Deal

The Singapore government will block a proposed S$2.2 billion ($1.7 billion) deal by Allianz SE to buy a majority stake in a homegrown insurance firm, three months after the transaction sparked a public backlash. The government decided it wouldn’t be …

Pro-Palestinian Activists Target UK Offices of Germany’s Allianz

Pro-Palestinian activists targeted the British offices of German financial services firm Allianz on Tuesday, daubing the outside with red paint in protest over the company’s links to Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems. Palestine Action claimed responsibility for the protest on …

A $9.5 Trillion Investor Group Unveils Milestone Emissions Cuts

Institutional investors holding a combined $9.5 trillion of assets say they’ve slashed portfolio emissions at a rate that aligns them with the goal of limiting global warming to the critical threshold of 1.5C. The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, whose signatories …

London’s ExCel Centre Wins Insurance Appeal Over COVID-19 Losses

The owners of London’s ExCel conference center on Friday won an appeal brought by insurers, including Allianz, over pandemic-related losses, which its lawyers said could help thousands of other policyholders. London International Exhibition Centre Plc took legal action at London’s …

European Insurers Enjoy Big Profits After Premium Hikes

Several European insurers recorded bumper first-half profits on Thursday, as customers burnt by a pandemic, war and a pick-up in natural catastrophes in recent years continue to face higher premiums on policies. Higher interest rates have also given insurance investment …

Singapore Monetary Authority Defends Allianz’s $1.7B Plan to Buy Income Insurance

Singapore ministers addressed concerns about Allianz SE’s plan to buy a majority stake in Income Insurance Ltd., saying it would be held to account on its commitments and that the potential deal isn’t expected to adversely impact competition in the …

Arch Completes Acquisition of Allianz’s U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment Businesses

Arch Insurance North America it has closed the acquisition of the U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment insurance businesses from Allianz. Nearly 500 former Allianz MidCorp and Entertainment employees have joined Arch and will provide continuity to clients and brokers as Arch …

Allianz Sees Damages Worth Tens of Millions for German Vineyards

Insurer Allianz SE expects to pay German winemakers tens of millions of euros in insurance claims this year after many vineyards lost their entire harvest to heavy frosts. While mild temperatures earlier in the year helped shoots to develop sooner, …

Allianz Makes $1.6 Billion Offer for 51% of Singapore’s Income Insurance

Allianz SE agreed to buy a majority stake in Singapore’s Income Insurance Ltd. for about S$2.2 billion ($1.6 billion) to strengthen its presence in Asia. The German company plans to acquire at least 51% of Income Insurance for S$40.58 a …

Insurers Fret Over Risk of Militant Attacks, AI Hacks at Paris Olympics

Insurers are nervous that militant attacks or AI-generated fake images could derail the Paris Olympics, risking event cancellations and millions of dollars in claims. Insurers faced losses after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were postponed for a year due to the …